COSHH Policy Template – UK

A professional, ready-to-edit Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy Template designed for UK businesses and workplaces.

This comprehensive template helps organisations establish clear arrangements for identifying hazardous substances, assessing exposure risks and implementing appropriate controls to protect employees and others who may be affected.

This template covers:

• COSHH roles and responsibilities
• Identification of hazardous substances
• COSHH risk assessments
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Routes of exposure
• Assessing exposure risks
• Hierarchy of control measures
• Prevention and control of exposure
• Safe handling and use
• Storage of hazardous substances
• Labelling and identification
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) considerations
• Workplace exposure limits
• Cleaning products and chemicals
• Dusts, fumes, vapours and gases
• Biological agents and other hazardous materials
• Spillages and accidental releases
• Emergency procedures
• Disposal of hazardous substances
• Employee information and training
• Contractors and visitors
• Health surveillance considerations
• Monitoring exposure and controls
• Reporting incidents and concerns
• Record keeping
• Review of COSHH assessments
• Policy monitoring and review

Designed to be 95% ready to use, simply add your company details, nominate responsible persons and tailor the arrangements to the hazardous substances and activities within your workplace.

Ideal for: Cleaning companies, offices, workshops, construction businesses, hospitality, salons, warehouses, maintenance companies and other UK organisations where employees may encounter substances hazardous to health.

Format: Editable digital template
Delivery: Instant digital download

This template provides a framework for managing hazardous substances. It does not constitute a completed COSHH assessment for individual substances or activities and does not replace competent health and safety, occupational hygiene, medical or legal advice.